Designing building structures and components for Powell’s Integrated Solutions Product Line consisting of Custom Engineered Modules, Power Control Rooms (PCR) and Rigid Frame e-Houses.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret customer job specifications and internal quotations
Ensures Module/PCR/E-house designs are optimized for cost and constructability while conforming to customer requirements, applicable standards and regulations
Support Powell Divisional Engineering, Sales and Estimating Teams
Serves as a resource to provide conceptual design information for use in estimating
Analyses drawings and provides technical advice to designers during the engineering process
Requirements
4 year Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, preferably with in specialization in structural design
Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for structural and thermal analysis of defense electronics, EO/IR systems, RF hardware, avionics, and mission-critical products within Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS).
Responsibilities
Serve as the recognized subject matter expert and technical authority for structural and thermal analysis of defense electronics, EO/IR systems, RF hardware, avionics, and mission-critical products.
Influence product architectures, design decisions, technology roadmaps, and long‑range engineering strategy through early lifecycle analysis, risk assessment, and technical consultation.
Lead the resolution of complex structural, thermal, vibration, shock, fatigue, and electronics reliability challenges using advanced analytical methods and simulation technologies.
Provide independent technical oversight and approval of finite element modeling approaches, assumptions, validation methods, and analytical conclusions for high‑consequence engineering decisions.
Chair the Structural and Thermal Analysis Review Board, establishing and enforcing expectations for technical rigor, documentation quality, model credibility, validation requirements, and engineering excellence across AMS programs.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Nice to have: Master's Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
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